Postcode ME5 7EQ is located in an urban city, within the Watling ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Gillingham South East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Gillingham South East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Gillingham South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gillingham South East is £57,175 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7EQ.
Gillingham South East near ME5 7EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham Park |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Watling area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,292 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £467,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £162,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Watling
In the ME5 7EQ postcode area, located within Gillingham South East, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 1 Watling Street, Chatham, ME5 7EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | The Village Off Licence | Luton High Street, Medway, ME5 7LE | Walking directions to The Village Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 80-82 Watling Street, Gillingham, ME7 2YW | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | Beacon Hill, Medway, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Kent Mart | 497-499 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.